Tour Overview

Explore pristine British Columbia and Alberta... the Canadian Rockies offer grand vistas and a wilderness that is still truly wild. Hiking is top-notch and mountain-bikers will be on cloud nine. Add wildlife, horseback riding and white water rafting to the list and you won't find two more exhilarating weeks. The Mountie will take you into the heart of Canada's - the perfect outdoor adventure!

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Our tours are aimed at young international travellers from around the world, aged 18 to 38, all with a sense of fun and a keen desire to explore. If you're travelling alone, don't worry... over 70% of our passengers are solo travellers and you'll soon be surrounded with like-minded people of a similar age who will quickly become your new best mates. Plus there are no single supplements.

Our tour price includes your own tour leader plus all transport and accommodation, so all you have to pay for are food, drinks and optional activities. Take a moment to add up all the costs of doing it yourself, and it soon becomes clear that a TrekAmerica trip offers fantastic value for money!

Flexible Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops, highlights, and included experiences, but with lots of optional activities to choose from, stops at some of your leaders favourite places and occasional changes in local conditions no two Trek trips are ever the same so come ready for a unique adventure.

There are loads of exciting optional activities for you to choose from during your trip giving you the flexibility to do the things you want to and leave out the things you don't. Below are the main optional activities for this trip, these can be arranged once you are on tour via your Tour Leader and are paid for locally.

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Mountain biking in Jasper CAD$8-$75

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Aerial gondola/tramway in Banff CAD$38

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Extreme zipline course in Whistler CAD$110-$130

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Whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River CAD$85-$130

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Scenic glacier flight, Banff CAD$265

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Canoeing on Lake Louise CAD$45 per hour

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Horseback riding in Wells Gray CAD$55

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Okanagan Valley wine tasting CAD$8-$15

Tour Itinerary

As
this tour departs at 0730
we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.

Day 1:
Vancouver & Okanagan Valley

From Vancouver you enter a land of snow-dusted mountains, dark conifers and glistening lakes as you cross the up-and-down landscape of British Columbia. You set up camp beside a pristine lake, far removed from the city you started in, before you enjoy getting to know your fellow travellers on your first evening together in wine country.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 2-3:
Yoho National Park

Yoho comes from the Cree word for awe and wonder and as soon as you start hiking through this incredible place you'll soon see why. Negotiate the rapids of the well-named Kicking Horse River which offers some of the best white water rafting in the world. The scenery will continue to impress as you come across Takakkaw Falls, falling from the mountains to the valley below and the vistas keep on coming as you lay eyes on the incredible Emerald Lake with its glacial hues and forest backdrop.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 4-5:
Banff National Park

Boot up and breathe in the crisp alpine air with the resident beavers, bears, porcupines and elk. Whether you explore Banff by car, bike, canoe or snowshoe you will be left speechless by its endless beauty. With 1600 kilometres of trails, a town full of heritage and some incredible wildlife, you won't want to leave this mountain wonderland. Ride the Banff Gondola to the peak of Sulphur Mountain and then recharge your batteries on an included and very relaxing visit to Banff's heavenly hot springs.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 6:
Lake Louise

A nickname like the "gem of the Rockies" is a lot to live up to, but it's no sweat for Lake Louise. The imposing chateau looks on as mountains cluster round the turquoise surface, if this isn't a photo opportunity at its best we don't know what is. Once you've stopped gawking at the incredible scenery that surrounds you hike out to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers or soak up the scenery by paddle power and rent canoes to explore the lake at your leisure.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 7-8:
Jasper National Park

The widescreen scenery and breath-taking views keep on coming as you drive the Icefields Parkway, offering you panoramic views of endless valleys, sheer ridges, glaciers and spruce forests - truly one of the world's ultimate drives. Jasper's wildlife puts up a fight for your attention too, so keep your eyes peeled and your cameras at the ready for a glimpse of grizzlies, wolves or caribou. This sprawling natural expanse offers many bike and hiking trails through the most spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 9:
Wells Gray Provincial Park

Don't let the fact that Wells Gray is not a national park fool you, this place is stunning! Home to the famous Helmcken Falls, Canada's fourth highest waterfall and with beautiful meadows full of wild flowers and bears roaming freely around the park, Wells Gray is what Canadian dreams are made of and nature will never have felt closer. Embrace the stillness, silence and isolation of Wells Gray because your next stop is Whistler and it couldn't be more different.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 10-11:
Whistler

Travel the old Gold Rush trail through Cache Creek and on to the adventure capital of Western Canada! Perhaps better known as a winter resort, Whistler has plenty of heart-pumping action all year-round. Get on your bike, zipline through the trees or even take a scenic glacier flight! Whether you're an adrenaline junkie, foodie or someone who likes to be at one with nature, there's something for everyone in Whistler.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 12:
Vancouver

Return to Vancouver along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, and stop by Stanley Park, a 4,000-hectare green wonder-land. Treat yourself to some moreish Maple Cookies and then head over to Gastown with its award-winning galleries and tons of cafes and restaurants serving delicious food. Make Prospect Point your final stop for a scenic lookout where you can gaze out at spectacular views of Lion's Gate Bridge - the perfect ending to the perfect trip!

This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

Special Departures

If you want to make sure you're right in the heart of the action at the absolute best time to be there, then why not book one of our Special Departures.

Visit the Calgary Stampede!

Visit one of the world's largest rodeos with parades, chuckwagon races and more on this special 13 day departure. With an extra day between Banff and Lake Louise, you'll overnight in Calgary for this true Canadian experience not to be missed!

Book 6th July 2015 or 4th July 2016 departure.

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Essential Information

We run a Food Kitty on this trip - you will need to contribute CA$10 a day which covers all your meals whilst camping.

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Private Departures

For 8 or more travellers, we can organise a totally private departure just for you and your group. We can offer you a departure date of your choice on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic 'Trek' style of travel. Can't find a trip that suits your needs exactly? Let us tailor one of our traditional trips, or even create a bespoke itinerary. We will work with you to plan your adventure and with the benefit of our in depth knowledge we can build you a unique experience within your budgets and bucket lists!

Tour Extras

We've offer a whole range of travel extras with everything from city sightseeing, additional hotel nights, insurance and more so you can organise everything you'll need for your trip in one easy place.

Hotels Before and After your tour

Tours begin and end at designated hotels in the departure and arrival cities, starting at 7.30am (check your tour voucher for exact details) and finishing at around 5pm, so it's a great idea to book a room for the night before and after your tour. You can book hotels either online when you book your tour or by call our sales team.

VANCOUVER - HAMPTON INN
This hotel is located in the tourist and commercial area of Richmond, close to the airport and 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

Twin share:

per person per night

Matched with another traveller of the same sex.

Full room:

per room per night

Single or double room for travellers on the same booking.

Book Flights

TrekAmerica's specialist flights department can offer UK customers a great airline fare to all of our Trek destinations.

We have preferred contracts with many international carriers and have secured some of the most competitive prices in the industry. We are also ATOL protected and IATA licensed.

Special offers are regularly available, so call us now on 0208 682 8920 or click below to request a flight quote by email.